Effortless Spring Trends To Adopt

Upgrade Your Look With These Six Fashionable Spring Trends

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I’m not really one to hop on trends. But some of ‘em are there for a reason.

Some trends are just practical, like summer and winter collections. Some reflect the cultural atmosphere of their time. Some are just some stupid thing one guy did that caught on.

IMO, you’re better off riding your own wave and wearing what you wanna wear.

But it’s fun to play with the trends from time to time. Throw a nod to the fuccbois that you know what they’re up to. You just gotta make ‘em your own.

So what’s coming down the pipe for spring/summer? You could easily just Google “Spring Fashion Trends,” get a WWD trend report and call it a day.

Or, you can join the $tylejacker School of Subversion and learn the trends that are legitimately interesting, and a few ways you can make ‘em your own.

This will be easiest to pull off on trousers and outerwear, but a t-shirt would do just fine too. Or some shoes, TBH.

Items:

High Life: Vince Slim Fit Drop Rise Five-Pocket Pants

These drop-rise Vince jawns are the perfect creamy, sandy tone for summer. The slouchy fit isn’t full-drop-crotch, but just enough to be relaxed — perfect for poolside cocktails.$225.00 at Nordstrom.com

My Life: Stutterheim Waterproof Hooded Raincoat

Dressing for spring sucks when all it does is rain for three months. I have outerwear for every situation, but for some reason I never seem to plan appropriately for rain. That’s why this Stutterheim jawn is perfect - the cut and color are nice enough that I’d wear this thing even if it wasn’t raining out.$295.00 at Nordstrom.com

Trend: Heavy Embroidery

If you’ve been following Gucci for the past little while, this one will come as no surprise.

Embroidery. Embroidery f*cking everywhere. This wave comes hot on the heels of the souvenir jacket thing from last year, when everybody realized that embroidered patches with bright-ass colors were extremely dope.

I’ve seen big, bold embroidery on everything from hats to sneakers over the past couple months. The weirder and more unusual the placement, and the bigger the size of the patch, the more highly-coveted Flex Points™ you’ll earn.

I always think of those weird DEA patches whenever I see brightly-colored embroidery, which are so unbelievably fire that I literally cannot believe nobody has ripped these off for a jacket or something.

Items:

High Life: Lanvin Embroidered Wool Trousers

WOW. These are incredible. IDK how much you know about Lanvin, but they are the oldest still-active fashion house, having formed in 1889. And they’ve done an amazing job of staying relevant that entire time. Not many companies, fashion houses or otherwise, can claim that.$555.00 at Nordstrom.com

My Life: Schott NYC Souvenir Flight Jacket

You already know about Schott. They’ve somehow managed to sit on the intersection of counterculture, utilitarianism and high fashion since the '70s, and this piece is no exception. This is one of the best takes on the ubiquitous MA-1 that I’ve ever seen.$210.00 at Nordstrom.com

Trend: Boots With Heavy Hardware

Military-inspired themes are present in almost every single fashion collection, at least to some degree. The beauty of the uniform is well-documented. This spring/summer, I predict the biggest military homage is gonna be chunky boots with big hardware.

Like World War II combat boots, anything with a double strap just looks so badass.

These pair perfectly with cropped trousers, or even shorts if you’re feeling a little adventurous.

Trend: Cropped Pants

OK, first things first, jeans that tight will only work if you have the body of one of the world’s top athletes. If you are shaped like me, or anything like the average human, those spray-on jeans are gonna look terrible. You’ll be like a human sausage casing.

But that’s ok. Skinny jawns are over anyway. This spring, go with a looser, cropped fit for an up-to-date look.

You know how I can tell that these are about to explode in the mainstream? Because skateboarders started wearing these a couple years ago. That’s the barometer. Find what teenage skate rats are wearing, add a year or two time delay, and you’ve got yourself a runway collection. Swear to god.

Bonus points if you leave a raw hem on your cropped jawns. They go with low top sneakers, high tops, even boots. This is a forgiving look as long as you wear it confidently.

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High Life: Acne Studios Allan Cotton Trousers

If you’ve ever owned a pair of Acne jeans, you already know how perfect their cuts are. These have just enough flare, and just the right rise. Perfection.$250.00 at Nordstrom.com

My Life: Obey Juvee II Flooded Skinny Fit Jeans

I’ve never loved Obey, but the cut on this is excellent. These are a great middle-ground if you’re used to skinny jeans but wanna play with this trend.$69.00 at Nordstrom.com

Trend: Running Shoes

OK, this might seem like a no-brainer, but there are actually some subtleties to consider here.

Running shoes. No, that doesn’t just mean sneakers. That means no high-tops. No basketball shoes. No tennis shoes.

We’re looking for a low-top with some kind of technical/performance aspect, an extended shock-absorbing heel, and probably a mesh or knit upper. Think adidas Ultraboost, like your boy Justin is wearing up there.

Bonus points for something laceless, like a slip-on or disc system.

Items:

High Life: Givenchy Slip-On Sneaker

Holy shit. Bury me in these. They’re like a futuristic Puma-meets-80’s-Balenciaga. This somehow manages to be clean and simplistic while still having over one thousand weird details. Love ‘em.$735.00 at Nordstrom.com

My Life: Native Shoes "Apollo" Sneaker

Native shoes are so lowkey. I’m shocked that a shoe this nice and well-made is so damn cheap. These are lighter than air and dead easy to keep clean — you can even machine wash ‘em. A very solid investment for a ~$100 sneaker.$74.95 at Nordstrom.com